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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
84.89 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.90%
India's Active caseload stands at 3,01,442
29,616 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.78%; Highest since March 2020
28,046 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,28,76,319
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 92 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 26 days
56.16 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy to Host Exercise SIMBEX-20 in Andaman Sea
Indian Navy  is scheduled to host the 27th edition of India - Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 from 23 to 25 November 2020 in Andaman Sea.
The SIMBEX series of exercises between IN and Republic of Singapore Navy , being conducted annually since 1994, are aimed at enhancing mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices from each other. The scope and complexity of these exercises has increased steadily over the past two decades to include advanced naval drills covering a wide spectrum of maritime operations.
The 2020 edition of SIMBEX will witness participation by Indian Navy ships including destroyer Rana with integral Chetak helicopter and indigenously built corvettes Kamorta and Karmuk. In addition, IN submarine Sindhuraj and P8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft will also participate in the exercise.
RSN will be represented by the ‘Formidable’ Class frigates ‘Intrepid’ and ‘Steadfast’ with integral S70B helicopter and ‘Endurance’ Class Landing Ship Tank ‘Endeavour’ in the exercise.
The exercise, being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the high degree of mutual trust and confidence, synergy and cooperation in the maritime domain between the two friendly navies and maritime neighbours. SIMBEX-20 will witness the two friendly navies participate in advanced surface, anti-air warfare and anti-submarine warfare exercises including weapon firings, over three days of intensive joint operations at sea.
SIMBEX series of exercises exemplify the high level of coordination and convergence of views between India and Singapore, particularly in the maritime domain, towards enhancing the overall maritime security in the region and highlight their commitment to a rules-based international order.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD, M/o Social Justice & Empowerment Strives to Address Concerns of Divyangjan Through Helpline Numbers
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through its various organisations strives to address the concerns of Person with Disabilities Divyangjan) for their effective rehabilitation and inclusion.
The Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation  has started a Helpline service for providing information on aids and assistive devices for Divyangjan  including repair of such devices. Similarly National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation , which provides loan at concessional rate of interest and also runs Skill training programmes for Divyangjan  has started Helpline services for dissemination of information relating to such matters. Further, one of the National Institutes namely National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities , Secunderabad is providing information relating to Special Education, Occupational therapy physiotherapy related issues etc through a dedicated toll-free helpline number.
In addition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Delhi, the premiere Health Institute in the country under Ministry of H&FW also has a dedicated helpline for persons with autism and their parents.
With a view to give wide publicity to these Helpline numbers of the above organisations, the DEPwD has started advertising these numbers through Doordarshan News Channel from 23.07.2020. Organisation wise helpline numbers are given as under:
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National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities , Sikenderabad
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18005726422
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Information on :-
1. Mental Health related issues.
2.Special Education. 3.Occupational therapies related.
4. Vocational Counselling.
5. Speech Therapy.
6. Physiotherapy etc.
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Monday to Friday 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
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Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation 
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18001805129
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Regarding Aids and Assistive Devices for PwDs.
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9.30 AM to 5.00 PM
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National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation 
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1800114515
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a) Information and guidance on Loan Schemes
b) Information and guidance on Skill Training
c) Information on Scholarship Scheme
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on “DIVYANGJAN SWAVALAMBAN YOJANA”
e) Information and guidance on Vishesh Microfinance Yojana 
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9.30 AM to 5.00 PM
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Delhi
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1800117776
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For the parents to understand and identify the symptoms of autistic disorder
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Through all the above mentioned Helpline numbers, any Divyangjan can get the necessary services and information in the relevant field.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.28 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.43 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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1,93,28,90,965
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19,43,60,715
More than 193.28 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 19.43 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Special Service and Features
JUNIOR ENGINEER  EXAMINATION, 2023
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting “Junior Engineer  Examination, 2023” in Computer Based Mode. In Southern Region, 1,08,606 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 32 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Chirala, Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 03 days from 09.10.2023 to 11.10.2023. There will be 3 Shifts – 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM and 3rd Shift from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM.
Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found to be in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3–7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh announces allotment of Rs 320 crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to clear backlog of welfare schemes
Raksha Pension Shikayat Nivaran Portal launched coinciding with Veterans’ Day today to redress pension grievances of ESM
Ministry of Defence  has launched three new initiatives for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans’ Day which is celebrated on 14th January every year. In a series of tweets, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh announced that the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare  has allotted Rs 320 crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund  to clear all backlog of pending applications for welfare schemes especially Education & Marriage grants for widows/dependent children of the veterans. This will benefit over 1,66,000 wards/widows of Ex-Servicemen .
The AFFDF, administered by Kendriya Sainik Board, is being utilised to fund a number of welfare schemes for ESMs/widows/dependants. These welfare schemes aim to provide financial assistance to ESM fraternity/widows/dependants and maintain various facilities  meant for ESMs and their dependants.
In another major achievement, Directorate General of Resettlement issued around 7,900 job letters to freshly retired ESMs in Government Sector/PSUs/Banks and Private sector during the year from April-December 2021, out of re-employment given to over 22,000 during the same period. The aim is to facilitate re-employment of ESM in the corporate sector and provide jobs through schemes for self employment.
The Directorate-General Resettlement is an attached office of MoD which facilitates resettlement of ESM by organising pre and post retirement training, re-employment and self employment. Nearly 60,000 Armed Forces personnel retire or are released from active service every year, most of them being in the age bracket of 35 to 45 years and need a second career to support their families.
The DESW also launched a dedicated Raksha Pension Shikayat Nivaran Portal designed to speedily redress pension, including family pension-related grievances of ESM and their dependents . The portal will enable processing of grievances quickly by the DESW.
Through the portal, an SMS and e-mail will be forwarded to the applicants on their registered mobile number and e-mail, intimating confirmation of registration of grievance and for tracking its status. Applicants can also provide feedback for the purpose of improving quality of redressal of grievances.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister welcomes President Donald. J.Trump’s participation in the Indian Community Program in Houston on September 22
(Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, expressed delight at the news of President of the United States of America, Donald. J. Trump, joining the special community program, ‘Howdy Modi’, in Houston, Texas on September 22. Prime Minister said that U.S President’s participation signifies the special friendship between India and USA.
Terming President Trump’s participation in the event as a special gesture, Prime Minister said that it highlights the strength of the India-US bilateral relationship and recognition of the contribution of the Indian community to American society and economy.
Prime Minister tweeted this morning,
Earlier today, White House had issued a press statement confirming Donald Trump’s participation in the event. Highlighting the importance of the event, the press statement noted, “It will be a great opportunity to emphasize the strong ties between the people of the United States and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world’s oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship.”
‘Howdy Modi – Shared Dreams, Bright Futures’ is a community summit hosted by Texas India Forum, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 22 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA. Over fifty thousand people are expected to attend the event.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF ADM R HARI KUMAR, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, TO VIETNAM
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, on an official visit to Vietnam will preside the Decommissioning followed by Handing Over Ceremony of Indian Naval Ship Kirpan to Vietnam People’s Navy , scheduled on 22 July 2023 at Cam Ranh, Vietnam.
The transfer of an indigenously built in-service missile corvette, INS Kirpan, from the Indian Navy to the Vietnam People’s Navy reflects India’s commitment to assist its like-minded partners in enhancing their capacity and capability, and is in consonance with the Government of India’s policies of ‘Act East’ and ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region ’. This is the maiden occasion of gifting a fully operational corvette by India to any Friendly Foreign Country.
INS Kirpan, an indigenously built Khukri-class Missile Corvette is being handed over to VPN in accordance with Hon’ble Raksha Mantri’s announcement of gifting an in-service missile corvette to Vietnam on 19 Jun 2023. Towards executing the same, INS Kirpan departed on her final journey under Indian Tricolour from India to Vietnam on 28 Jun 23 and reached Cam Ranh, Vietnam on 08 Jul 2023.
Adm R Hari Kumar would also be visiting Vietnam People’s Navy’s Headquarters at Hai Phong for bilateral interaction with Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, CINC, Vietnam People’s Navy and would be calling on the Minister of National Defence, Vietnam.
The visit of the CNS signifies a high level of bilateral defence engagements between IN and VPN, as well as India’s recognition of ‘ASEAN Centrality’ to the region.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
“Karkhanisanchi Waari shows the complexities of Indian middle-class family life and relationships in a quirky manner”
: Panaji, January 23, 2021
“A film on the last surviving joint family of a city. The inter-personal relations between the various characters of the family come to the fore during the course of a road journey”. This is how Director Mangesh Joshi describes his IFFI 51 Indian Panorama Feature film ‘Karkhanisanchi Waari’. He was addressing a press conference in Goa today, January 23, 2021, following the screening of the film at the 51st International Film Festival of India  yesterday. Actor Geetanjali Kulkarni, who acted in the film said: “It shows the complexities of life and relationships in an Indian middle-class family in a very quirky manner.
The eldest patriarch in Pune’s Karkhanis family passes away, following which his siblings and son undertake an eventful journey to disperse his ashes as per his final wish. At the same time, the son’s pregnant girlfriend follows the family on her Royal Enfield, trying to convince the son to marry her. On the other hand, the patriarch’s wife, compelled to take control of her husband’s finances, takes a sojourn from Pune to Dehu village, which leads her to unravel a scandalous secret, kept hidden ingeniously for decades.
The film has been shot extensively in different locations of Maharashtra. The road-trip brings to light the flaws and day-to-day challenges of every character. In a light-hearted manner, the film gives a chance for the viewer to self-introspect as an individual and also at a societal level, said Kulkarni. “In the road-trip, they explore their relationships and the kind of identity they want in life”, she added.
The Director Mangesh Joshi himself comes from Pune, where the film’s story is based. “The characters have been inspired by people I have come across in the Pune city. The story has been shaped by a personal experience following a death in the family.”
Why has been a pregnant woman shown to ride a Royal Enfield? Screenplay writer and producer Archana Borhade, who was also present for the press conference, said that the character has been based on a group called ‘biker-girls’. “For them, it is not about showcasing empowerment, but just about enjoying biking, an activity predominantly in the male domain.”
Joshi had made his directorial debut with the 2011 film ‘He’, produced by NFDC. He wrote, produced, and directed ‘Lathe Joshi’ in 2016, which won 15 awards.
Thanking IFFI for the very well-organized physical screening during the time of the pandemic, actor Kulkarni said: “It’s really a very nice experience to watch a film with the audience in a theatre on a big screen. We were really longing for this occasion for so many days.”
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi Artigar convention and Khadi Rakhi program organized at Udyog Bharti, Khadi Plaza, Gondal Institute at Rajkot
On the occasion of Rakshabandhan Festival on 30.08.2023, KHADI ARTISANS SAMMELAN & KHADI RAKHI PROGRAM was organized at Khadi Plaza, Udyog Bharti Sanstha, Ta. Gondal Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat. On this occasion women spinners from different Khadi Institution from all over the Gujarat State celebrated the festival of Rakshabandhan by presenting “KHADI RAKSHA SOOT” and tied the Raksha soot on the wrist of Shri Manoj Kumar, Hon’ble Chairman, KVIC, MoMSME .
Addressing the ARTISANS SAMMELAN & KHADI RAKHI PROGRAM the Hon’ble Chairman, KVIC said that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, KVIC is continuously making women self-reliant by providing means of employment in the rural area. He told that in the last 9 years, the remuneration of spinners who spin yarn on Charkha has been increased by more than 233%, due to which there has been a big change in the financial condition of the women in the rural area as most of the spinners are women. Addressing the program, the Hon’ble Chairman, KVIC Shri Manoj Kumar said that our national heritage Khadi has gone from 'Local to Global' under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Khadi has seen its 'Golden Age' in the last 9 years. In the financial year 2022-23, the business of Khadi and Village Industries products crossed Rs 1.34 lakh crore. In this financial year also, Khadi has created history by creating more than 9.54 lakh new jobs.
He further said that in view of this new power of Khadi, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has defined 'New India's New Khadi' as a 'weapon' along with clothing. These are weapons against poverty alleviation, artisan empowerment, food security, women empowerment, and unemployment eradication.
During the program, Khadi women spinners from different districts of Gujarat tied 'Khadi Rakshasutra' to the KVIC Chairman and wished for the progress of the country. On this occasion, Hon’ble Chairman, KVIC said that the indigenous 'Khadi Raksha soot' tied on his wrist is a symbol of the fact that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our India is rapidly moving towards self-reliance.
During the program the State Director, KVIC, Gujarat, Chairman, Gujarat Khadi Sanstha Sangh, Chairman, Khadi Federation, representatives of Khadi Institutions of Gujarat, Officials from KVIC and Khadi workers and women spinners were present in the program.
Ministry of Railways
Delhi to receive 244 tonnes more Oxygen Today; With this, Oxygen Expresses would deliver nearly 450 MT of LMO to Delhi alone in 24 hours, counting from deliveries that took early hours today
27 Oxygen Expresses complete their journey delivering more than 1585 MT LMO in 103 tankers
Telangana receives 60 MT more
6 Oxygen Expresses on the run with 463 MT LMO in 33 tankers for Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi
Oxygen Expresses on way to Lucknow , Faridabad  and Jabalpur 
Railways continue to meet the Oxygen Express needs as the nation fights once a century challenge
Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across the country. So far, Indian Railways has delivered 1585MT  of LMO in 103 tankers to various states across the country. 27 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 6 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 463 MT  of LMO in 33 tankers.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
2 more Oxygen Express to Delhi carrying more than 244 MT cumulative of Liquid Medical Oxygen are on its way from Hapa and Mundra and are expected to reach Delhi today itself. With the arrival of two more Oxygen Expresses today, Delhi would see nearly 450MT of LMO in 24 hours beginning early hours to 4th May.
Of the total 382 MT of LMO being delivered today by Railways, nearly 244 MT would be meant for Delhi, which is nearly 64% of total load being delivered today.
Telangana also received its second Oxygen Express from Angul carrying 60.23 MT LMO.
Lucknow will receive today 79 tonnes from Oxygen Express from Bokaro.
So far, Indian Railways has delivered more than 1585 metric tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen  to Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh , Madhya Pradesh , Delhi , Haryana  & Telangana .